Issue with starting
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Issue with starting
I have a 2000 F-250 with a 7.3l turbo diesel.
It's been running great but recently I've noticed an issue with starting.
When I turn the key and the engine starts when I release the key it's like the engine stops for just a second and then starts running again.
After it's started it doesn't seem to have any issues but I'm concerned and would like to nip it in the butt before it because a real issue.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
It's been running great but recently I've noticed an issue with starting.
When I turn the key and the engine starts when I release the key it's like the engine stops for just a second and then starts running again.
After it's started it doesn't seem to have any issues but I'm concerned and would like to nip it in the butt before it because a real issue.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Is the CEL or SES light on? If so do you have capabilities of hooking up a scanner? If not how old is your cps sensor? Is it OEM? How old is the oil, current mods on the truck? last oil change? Oil level? What diagnostics have you performed? As you can probably tell there's a lot more info that is needed. These guys are great at helping they just need the info. I got this 2 guides from fte member tugly, they helped me with a no start.
http://oregonfuelinjection.com/pdf/f...diagnostic.pdf
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/null
Good luck
Robert
http://oregonfuelinjection.com/pdf/f...diagnostic.pdf
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/null
Good luck
Robert
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Is the CEL or SES light on? If so do you have capabilities of hooking up a scanner? If not how old is your cps sensor? Is it OEM? How old is the oil, current mods on the truck? last oil change? Oil level? What diagnostics have you performed? As you can probably tell there's a lot more info that is needed. These guys are great at helping they just need the info. I got this 2 guides from fte member tugly, they helped me with a no start.
http://oregonfuelinjection.com/pdf/f...diagnostic.pdf
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/null
Good luck
Robert
http://oregonfuelinjection.com/pdf/f...diagnostic.pdf
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/null
Good luck
Robert
There are no lights on. Oil was changed 2000 miles ago. Everything is stock.
I understand there may be more needed. I'm just not sure what more I need to provide (yet).
Thanks!
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Completely understandable on not knowing a starting place. The best place would be checking your connections: cps, 42 pin connector and look for wires that have rubbed (drivers side valve cover), flat connector that go to the valve cover gasket both sides, also look for burnt pins in all connectors it will be noticeable in good lighting if it's burnt. If those do produce any results it will be time to start testing with a bolt meter.
Robert
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I now I reason to believe it's my gear shift as it's pretty loose.
I was told to check all the fuses so I did, both inside and outside the cab and all checked fine.
I started it one time with no problem. I tried starting it again, the engine fired and then stopped. Did the same thing one more time.
I then held the gear shift up tightly and it started with no hesitation. Tried it again, no problems.
So I believe I may have found my issue.
I was told to check all the fuses so I did, both inside and outside the cab and all checked fine.
I started it one time with no problem. I tried starting it again, the engine fired and then stopped. Did the same thing one more time.
I then held the gear shift up tightly and it started with no hesitation. Tried it again, no problems.
So I believe I may have found my issue.
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Could possibly be the neutral safety switch but that would just be my educated guess, I haven't heard of a NSS killing the motor as if you were turning the key off. Maybe someone will post some insight on this.
Robert
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